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⚠ IMPORTANT NOTE FOR DEVELOPERS / LEGAL:
This is a PROVISIONAL placeholder Privacy Policy for pre-launch purposes only.
Final Privacy Policy must be drafted and approved by Technology, Privacy &
Regulatory Counsel before Phase 0B opens (TASK-L07; TASK-L30; PRIV-02).
This document must NOT be used after Phase 0B without Legal Counsel approval.
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PRIVACY POLICY
Last updated: 16 May 2026
This Privacy Policy describes how Merydia ("we", "us", "our") collects,
uses, and protects your personal information when you use our service
or visit our website at merydia.app.
We are committed to protecting your privacy in accordance with the
Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).
1. INFORMATION WE COLLECT
We collect information you provide directly to us, including:
- Your name, LinkedIn profile information, and professional headline
- Your mobile phone number (for verification purposes)
- Your relationship preferences and lifestyle information
- Photos you upload to your profile
- Your responses to our questionnaires
We also collect information automatically when you use our service,
including device information, usage data, and log files.
2. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION
We use your information to:
- Verify your identity and create your account
- Match you with compatible introductions
- Communicate with you about your account and introductions
- Improve and develop our service
- Comply with our legal obligations
3. SENSITIVE INFORMATION
With your explicit consent, we collect sensitive personal information
including information about your relationship preferences and physical
characteristics. You may withdraw this consent at any time through
your account settings.
4. HOW WE SHARE YOUR INFORMATION
We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We may share
your information with:
- Service providers who help us operate our platform (including cloud
infrastructure, analytics, and communications providers)
- Law enforcement or regulatory authorities where required by law
All third-party service providers are required to protect your information
and use it only for the purposes we specify.
5. DATA RETENTION
We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active,
or as required by law. You may request deletion of your account and
associated data at any time. We will process deletion requests within
30 days.
6. YOUR RIGHTS
Under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth), you have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your personal information
- Withdraw consent for processing of sensitive information
- Lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information
Commissioner (OAIC) at oaic.gov.au
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at:
privacy@merydia.app
7. SECURITY
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect
your personal information against unauthorised access, disclosure,
alteration, or destruction.
8. COOKIES AND TRACKING
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to improve your
experience. You can control cookie settings through your browser.
9. CHILDREN
Our service is intended for adults aged 18 and over. We do not knowingly
collect personal information from anyone under 18. If you believe we have
inadvertently collected information from a minor, please contact us
immediately.
10. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you
of material changes by posting the new policy on our website and, where
appropriate, by email.
11. CONTACT US
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy
practices, please contact us at:
Email: hello@merydia.app
Website: merydia.app
For formal Privacy Act complaints, you may also contact the OAIC:
Office of the Australian Information Commissioner
oaic.gov.au | 1300 363 992